How far is Altoona, PA from Pittsburgh, PA?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Altoona and Pittsburgh is 84.32 miles (135.7 km).

Flight distance from Altoona, PA to Pittsburgh, PA is 84.32 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 11 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 10 minutes to travel from Altoona to Pittsburgh with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Altoona, Pennsylvania to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania is: 97.75 miles (157.31 km) by car.

Driving from Altoona to Pittsburgh will take approximately 01 hours 50 minutes.

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#1 Altoona

A city in Blair County, Pennsylvania. It is located in the eastern part of the state. Altoona is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Altoona Historical Society and the Altoona Railroaders Museum.

Population 42989
GPS Coordinates 40°31'7"N 78°23'41"W
Latitude 40.5186800
Longitude -78.3947400
Altitude 355
Country United States
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#2 Pittsburgh

The second most populous city in Pennsylvania and the center of the Pittsburgh metropolitan area. It is located on the Allegheny River in western Pennsylvania. Pittsburgh is known for its steel industry, its many bridges, and its many attractions, such as the Carnegie Museum of Natural History and the Andy Warhol Museum.

Population 299226
GPS Coordinates 40°26'26"N 79°59'45"W
Latitude 40.4406200
Longitude -79.9958900
Altitude 233
Country United States

Estimated Travel Time Between Altoona and Pittsburgh

The distance between Altoona and Pittsburgh is 157 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 01 hours 44 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.

There is no time difference between Altoona and Pittsburgh. The current time is 22:02:29.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 03 hours 15 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 02 hours 26 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 01 hours 57 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 01 hours 37 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 01 hours 23 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 01 hours 18 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 01 hours 13 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 13.06 liters (3.45 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Altoona and Pittsburgh.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Altoona to Pittsburgh is $12.82 (diesel $16.44).

Pennsylvania gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.72 $4.12 $4.44 $4.77
Total $12.82 $14.22 $15.32 $16.44

Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.

The average gas price (in Pennsylvania ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.717 (Diesel $4.767) /gallon. Last changed prices on March 28, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Altoona and Pittsburgh (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.

Distance to Other Cities

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